Testimonials

When deciding if postgraduate study is for you, future employability is a key consideration. Here some of our students discuss how postgraduate study has given them an edge in the world of post-university employment. School of Physics and Astronomy Lester, MSc Astrophysics My Cardiff MSc is solely responsible for turning my career around. Having worked full time previously, studying withRead more

The great postgraduate experience at Cardiff University isn’t just limited to the classroom. Here you can read about some of our students’ experiences outside of their course. School of Biosciences Simon, MRes Biosciences As a postgraduate student it’s important to maintain a good work life balance, and whatever your interests there are loads of clubs andRead more

Cardiff provides many opportunities to work alongside postgraduate study. Read our current students advice on how they balance part-time work and study School of Welsh Jack, MA Welsh and Celtic Studies The University has its own internal careers service, the Jobshop. It’s free to use and once you’re signed up you’ll receive regular job updates via email-Read more

Here you can find out what some of our students enjoy most about their postgraduate programmes School of English, Communication and Philosophy Taylor, MA Creative Writing Throughout the course I feel I’ve progressed as a writer greatly, workshops on the creative writing MA are a particularly helpful tool to improve whatever you’re working on. I’veRead more

Funding is likely to be one of your key considerations when deciding to study a postgraduate course. As your personal situation is unique when searching for funding, on this post you can find advice from some of our current postgraduate students. School of Mathematics Ben, MSc Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Financial Risk With regardsRead more

Some of our postgraduate students elaborate on why they chose to pursue study at postgraduate level, and what made Cardiff University stand out from other institutions offering postgraduate studies School of Chemistry Eimear, MSc Catalysis I chose to pursue study at postgraduate level as there was still so much more to learn beyond undergraduate studies.Read more

Journalism What have been your impressions of Cardiff University so far – starting from the application process, enrolment, induction and the start of your studies? My first impressions of Cardiff University have been fantastic. The application process was clear and communications between myself and the University were excellent with a fast response rate. Any queriesRead more

Healthcare sciences What have been your impressions of Cardiff University so far – starting from the application process, enrolment, induction and the start of your studies? The application process was fairly easy to follow. The enrolment process and induction to my studies thus far have been fantastic. There have been a few blips with theRead more

Geography and Planning What have been your impressions of Cardiff University so far – starting from the application process, enrolment, induction and the start of your studies? So far I am enjoying being at Cardiff University. The application was uncomplicated with an easy to follow online process, it was great that you could save changesRead more

Journalism What have been your impressions of Cardiff University so far – starting from the application process, enrolment, induction and the start of your studies? The application process appeared to be competitive but fair and straightforward as I was guided through it. Prior to the course starting I was sent regular emails updating meRead more